Read the following scene: he slowly climbed the castle's well-worn steps, listening to the creaking floorboards. the wind howled miserably, and he thought he had never felt more alone. which characteristic of gothic writing does this passage best illustrate? a. heavy use of symbolism b. a supernatural theme c. nature's deadliness d. a melancholy, gloomy tone

D). A melancholy, gloomy tone.

Explanation:

Gothic writing exemplifies a writing style that involves a fusion of fiction, horror, gloom with a dash of romantic elements in it. The major characteristics of such kind of writing is that it includes a dark, dim, gloomy setting with a melancholic tone that corresponds to evoke terror in the audience. Gothic novels often employ supernatural elements in it to comprehend the dread and fear in readers and also brings in romantic elements and intensified emotions. But as per the question, the best and most prominent characteristic is a 'melancholic and gloomy tone'. Thus, option D is the correct answer.

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